I know this is a stupid question but I am going to ask it anyways. Is there anyway to tell by just looking at a G's headlights if it has HID or non HID lights...

 

you talking about the housing or the actual lumens of the beam?

if you're talking about the actual light beam, i think it's pretty obvious if it's real HID or not.

you can't tell from just the housings.

 

Look at the bulb, if it has a wire running to the tip of the bulb, its HID

 

I think all of them have HID's on 2003.5 models and up.

 

HID will have D2R written on the bottom of the housing

 

im not sure about 2003.5 but i know 2004 and up has hid

 

Yes you can.

Look at the bottom of the lens. It will have D2R if it's HID and H1 if it's not.

 

Mine has D2R at the bottom of the lens (among other things)

 

Optional on 03.5s - had to buy the premium package.

 

I think it is an option on 2004s also, at least on the X. If it has the premium package that adds the auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink and Automatic HID headlights. And maybe seat memory and reclining rear seats too.

 

I dont even know if I have HID

I've never really learned anything about headlights... but I know I want projectors.

 

What are some good bulbs to go with?

 

You and my wife should start a club

 

When it starts up, does it get bright and blue then dim down to a yellowish color? Or does it just turn on like a regular light bulb?

 

does it involve nudity?

Headlights are about the only part of the car I haven’t given much attention to... I'm certain 2% of my effort would give me 100% of what I need to know... but I've had too many other projects for the car that has taken way more time than I ever expect - so headlights get ignored - for now...